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Dr. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Frisco, TX specializing in pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics and pediatric critical care. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, Children's Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
12500 Dallas Parkway
Frisco, TX 75033
2222 Medical District Drive Suite 210
Dallas, TX 75235
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390
7609 Preston Road 3rd Floor
Plano, TX 75024
7777 Forest Lane Suite B309
Dallas, TX 75230
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pulmonology and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1990)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1993)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pulmonology
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$6,130
SYNAGIS $6,130 |
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$2,884
ARNUITY ELLIPTA $2,505 |
NUCALA $198 |
VENTOLIN $62 |
ADVAIR $39 |
BREO $35 |
Other $45 |
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$2,844
TEZSPIRE $1,878 |
SYMBICORT $374 |
SYNAGIS $245 |
FASENRA $179 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $33 |
Other $135 |
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$1,843
FASENRA $1,843 |
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$669
The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $384 |
Airway Clearance Device $120 |
AirwayClearanceDevice $97 |
The Vest System Model 205 Acute Care $46 |
The Vest System 205 Acute Care $22 |
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$5,444
Niox Mino Device $500 |
Pertzye $421 |
Aerospan $361 |
Creon $287 |
DUPIXENT $282 |
Other $3,593 |
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| $3,584 | |
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Dr. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $18,946.
Dr. Andrew Gelfand is a specialist in pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics, and pediatric critical care in Dallas, TX, Frisco, TX, and Plano, TX. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Gelfand trained at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine for his residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gelfand include bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis (CF), and chronic lung disease. His distinctions include: D Magazine Best Pediatric Doctors in Dallas; D Magazine Best Doctors; and Texas Monthly Super Doctors Best Doctors in America. Dr. Gelfand's hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Health, Texas Health Dallas, and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
